Your purchases fully fund both the Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center Detroit 300 bed Men’s & the 80 bed Romulus Women’s Campuses. Our 6 month live in rehabilitation center is provided free of charge to all in the program. We receive no federal assistance for this program. The donations from the Red Kettles during the holidays do not go toward the ARC; those Red Kettle funds are used for other services. As always, we thank you for your support.

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Originally located just a few miles east of its current home with just 4,300 sq. ft. the Thrift Store / Donation Center moved to 7000 Grand River Road in November of 2007. As the first occupant of the brand new 25,000sqft site, The Salvation Army experienced enough support from the community to warrant expanding the store to 31,424sqft just one year later. Its 49 employees are assisted by 7 ARC Program beneficiaries. This store features 7 fitting rooms, easy access to parking and a convenient donation drop off center at the rear of the building.

Originally located just a few miles east of its current home with just 4,300 sq. ft. the Thrift Store / Donation Center moved to 7000 Grand River Road in November of 2007. As the first occupant of the brand new 25,000sqft site, The Salvation Army experienced enough support from the community to warrant expanding the store to 31,424sqft just one year later. Its 49 employees are assisted by 7 ARC Program beneficiaries. This store features 7 fitting rooms, easy access to parking and a convenient donation drop off center at the rear of the building.

Originally opened with just 11,649sqft in 2002, it was expanded in July of 2007 to include the adjoining space formerly occupied by a JoAnne Fabric Store. Now at 24,018sqft it is stocked to serve the growing community. This store currently has 5 fitting rooms, plenty of free parking and a convenient donation drop of center located at the rear of the building. It has 31 employees who are assisted by 2 ARC Program beneficiaries and 2 volunteers.

On August 24, 2012 this location moved 1.5 miles to the west to a larger 30,000sqft location on 23 Mile Rd. The new location was built in 1970 and is the site of a former Tractor Supply Company. We are very thankful to the surrounding community’s support that requires us to keep expanding this location.

The newly relocated 30,000sqft Thrift Store opened Saturday, March 19th 2011 at 9am to 400+ customers in line. By the end of the first night, 2000+ customers made their way through the store formerly occupied by Furniture Express just south of 15 Mile Rd. This location will also house our first Outlet store later this same year. The Outlet will feature items that did not sell in our other Thrift Store. These items will be available to purchase by the pound.

The old location opened in March 2003 in space formerly occupied by several smaller retail stores, this 19,000sqft store is just across a parking lot from its former 5,500sqft site which it replaced.

Now quadrupled in size, this busy store features a bright interior with high ceilings and 5 fitting rooms. This location has convenient parking, and a donation center located at the south end of the building. Donation attendants are on duty 362 days of the year (closed on Easter and Christmas Day). This site provides employment for 32 people who are assisted daily by 3 ARC Program Beneficiaries. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C

This 33,010sqft store in the Shelby Square Shopping Plaza was opened in October of 2008. The site is that of the former Schwark’s, then Klingman’s Furniture Stores, converted to its present use with 6 fitting rooms, plenty of lighted parking and a donation drop off site convenient to the surrounding neighborhood residents. This location employs 35 people who are assisted regularly by 5 ARC Program beneficiaries and 2 volunteers.

This 25,800sqft store located in the Shores Plaza opened in November of 2006 in retail space formerly occupied by a Burlington Coat Factory Store. Completely remodeled for Salvation Army use, this store replaced the tiny 8,815sqft St. Clair Shores site formerly located just a few miles south. This expanded location has 9 fitting rooms, plenty of parking and a convenient donation drop off site. This site employs a total of 35 people who are assisted by regularly by 4 ARC Program beneficiaries and 3 volunteers.

This 30,000sqft store was opened in the Dodge Park Plaza in August 2005. Formerly the site of a grocery store, the interior was completely gutted to remove refrigeration units and other unneeded items and remodeled for its current use. The store has a well-lit, carpeted interior with 8 spacious fitting rooms and plenty of free parking. The site provides employment to 35 people who are assisted regularly by 3 ARC Program beneficiaries. A convenient donation center is located at the rear of the building with attendants on duty 362 days of the year (closed on just Easter and Christmas Day). Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

This flagship store was opened in September of 2008 at the site of a former ‘Media Play’ store in the Northpointe Shopping Plaza, and replacing a smaller Salvation Army Thrift Store which had been in Utica (on Van Dyke) since 2003. At 49,248sqft the new site over twice the size of the ‘original’ Utica store, and the largest Salvation Army Thrift Store in the United States. Located in an area of growth, it offers to the financially diverse community a huge selection of high quality goods, 10 fitting rooms and a convenient donation drop off site at the east side of the building. It provides employment for 50 people who are assisted daily by 6 ARC program beneficiaries.

Originally located in Romeo, the 31,000sqft opened in October of 2004 in the Adam’s Corner Shopping Plaza. The site which had been vacant after having been formerly occupied by the Camall Company was converted to Salvation Army use and included 7 fitting rooms, plenty of parking and a convenient donation drop off site which was supported by the community. This site provided employment to 35 people who are assisted by 1 volunteer.

On October 4th, 2014 the store moved to 66011 Van Dyke in Washington Twp. The new location expanded from 31,000sqft to 32,000sqft. When the doors opened on that wet and chilly morning, 129 shoppers were waiting in line. The store will still be maintained by 35 employees and 1 volunteer.

This store opened in July 2001 in the Auburn Hills Plaza, in an 18,200sqft building formerly occupied by a grocery store. Completely remodeled for Salvation Army use, the store is carpeted and has 4 spacious fitting rooms. It is conveniently located on Opdyke Rd., just north of South Boulevard, with easy freeway access. This location serves residents of Auburn Hills as well as the surrounding communities including northeast Bloomfield Hills, northwest Troy and eastern Pontiac.

This site has ample lighted parking, and a convenient donation center located at the rear of the building with attendants on duty 362 days of the year (closed on just Easter and Christmas Day). The stores 32 employees are assisted regularly by 3 ARC Program Beneficiaries. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

This former Farmer Jack grocery store in the Independence Square Shopping Center was reopened as a Salvation Army Thrift Store in November of 2009. At 40,124sqft takes its place in line as the 3rd largest store in the fleet, just 71sqft behind the Rochester Hills store. This site provides employment to approximately 55 full and part time employees. Located just off of the well-travelled I-75, it offers easy access for donation drop off and an outstanding selection for shoppers. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

Opened in November of 2004 in a former A&P building it replaced the smaller Salvation Army Thrift Store formerly located just 3 miles east. At 22,125sqft, it has 6 fitting rooms and serves the financially diverse community with both great shopping and a convenient donation drop off center located at the rear of the building. The 33 employees that comprise the staff are assisted regularly by 2 ARC Program beneficiaries and 3 volunteers.

Opened in November of 2004 in a former A&P building it replaced the smaller Salvation Army Thrift Store formerly located just 3 miles east. At 22,125sqft, it has 6 fitting rooms and serves the financially diverse community with both great shopping and a convenient donation drop off center located at the rear of the building. The 33 employees that comprise the staff are assisted regularly by 2 ARC Program beneficiaries and 3 volunteers.

At 21,024sqft this is mid-sized store within the Southeast Michigan fleet. The leased site, formerly home to Carla’s Fresh Fruit Market opened its doors as a Salvation Army Thrift Store in November of 2009. Located on a busy stretch of Lapeer Rd. (M-24) in the village of Oxford, the site offers to the community a convenient location to shop and / or drop off their donations while helping The Salvation Army in ‘Doing the Most Good’. In addition to supporting The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C., this site provides employment to approximately 40 full and part time employees.

Opened in 1984 with 15,375sqft, this stand-alone store features a spacious sales floor and 3 convenient fitting rooms. This site has plenty of free parking available by way of the paved lot adjacent to the store. Located within Pontiac, it serves the surrounding community by providing convenient thrift shopping, a donation center (located at the rear of the building) with attendants on duty daily, as well as employment to 14 people. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

Beginning September 3, 2013 this store will be offering all clothing for just $1 each. This location will continue to provide the same quality of Clothing, Housewares, Shoes and other items as you have come to expect.

Originally opened in the spring of 1997 in the Auburn-John R Square Shopping Plaza, the store occupied 30,124sqft of the former (A&P) building which it shared with then next door neighbor “Whirley Ball”. High shopper volume and strong donor support led to the stores expansion in 2003, which increased its size to 40,213sqft. At that time it took on the distinction of being the largest Salvation Army Thrift Store in the country. In 2007 the sales floor was increased further when a small boutique area was added by reclaiming space once used for a training room. Additional remodeling, executed in the spring of 2009 was done as both a matter of maintenance, and to keep pace with shopping trends. This expansive store has 7 fitting rooms, plenty of free parking and a convenient donation drop off center located at the rear of the building. It provides employment to 50 people who are assisted regularly by 15 ARC Program beneficiaries and 4 volunteers.

Special events held as ’Rochester Hills Exclusive’ through the years include Jewelry Sales (2002 and 2005), Bridal Shows and Sales (2004 and 2006. Most notably, an Antiques and Collectibles Auction, held annually in the spring at this site marked its 5th year in 2009.

Located in trendy and bustling downtown Royal Oak, the site opened prior to 1995 and enjoys the patronage of shoppers who arrive by car and on foot. This 7,934sqft store holds the distinction of having the smallest square footage of all of the stores in the Southeast MI ARC’s ‘chain’.

This location was most recently remodeled in 2011 into the Sally's on 4th Boutique; it offers spacious fitting rooms for the convenience of shoppers and the "Best of the Best Donations" from our SEMI ARC Thrift Stores. Parking, both street side and in city owned lots is available nearby. Donations are accepted daily through the donation center located at the west (ally) side of the building. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

Because of customer demand, we expanded our accessories, shoes and jewelry & collectibles in several of our larger thrift stores. In addition, we hosted a successful boutique at The International Women's Show three consecutive years. Armed with this information, we believed the trendy community of Royal Oak would embrace this new concept in thrift. Because this location, one of our oldest, did not have the ability to expand, we evolved.

Originally opened in March of 2001 in the Sherwood Square plaza, the 21,820sqft site has a wide selection of goods and 5 fitting rooms. The staff consists of 40 employees assisted regularly by 3 ARC Program beneficiaries and 6 volunteers. The site offers plenty of free parking, and a convenient donation drop off site located at the rear of the building.

After 12 years of faithful service, we relocated our Southfield Thrift Store & Donation Center on February 15, 2014. The new store is still in the Sherwood Plaza located on Greenfield Rd. just south of 11 Mile Rd. The new larger store front is 30,000 sq. ft. and has continued to be supported by 48 employees, 3 ARC Program Beneficiaries and 6 regular volunteers.

Joining in on the opening day festivities was Roary, the Detroit Lions Mascot and our very own ARC Culinary Arts department providing refreshments to the shoppers. A beautiful but chilly day didn't stop 106 shoppers from lining up waiting for the doors to open.

Opened in October of 2001, this 24,341sqft site is located in the Maple Plaza which has recently been updated by the landlord. The Walled Lake store currently has 5 fitting rooms, plenty of free parking and a convenient donation drop of center located at the rear of the store. This store employs 35 people who are assisted regularly by 3 volunteers.

This location moved October 25, 2014 to 730 N Pontiac Trail in Walled Lake with 218 customers waiting in line! The new location expanded from 24,000sqft to over 44,000sqft. Our new home is the site of a former Farmer Jack grocery store near the corner of West Maple and Pontiac Trail roads.

Opened in April 2006 in a building formerly used as boat showroom, this 21,000sqft replaced The Salvation Army’s former 7,547sqft. Thrift Store which had been located a few miles east on Highland Road. In addition to the now tripled sales floor, the site provides ample parking and donation drop off space, air-conditioned comfort and 4 fitting rooms in a spacious shopping environment. This site provides employment to 34 people who are assisted regularly by 4 ARC Program beneficiaries and 11 volunteers.

This location opened June 9th, 2012 with 101 customers anxiously waiting at the doors at 9am! Grand Opening festivities included snacks and beverages provided by the SEMI ARC Food Services Department and a raffle for a Free Nintendo WII.

This 20,000sqft, location is former Staples built in 1997 and is supported by 40 employees, 3 ARC Program Beneficiaries and the local community around it. This site offers plenty of free parking, convenient donation drop off located at the rear of the building and 5 spacious fitting rooms.

Opened in October 2005 in what was formerly a used book store which also sub-let space to a small thrift store. Now occupied completely by The Salvation Army, the 33,616sqft site is one of our more ‘green’ sites, featuring concrete floors and a gravel parking lot directly adjacent to the store. Built originally as an industrial site, air conditioning was added as a customer comfort in the spring of 2008. The open floor plan features high, open ceilings and 10 fitting rooms. Located close to the U of M campus it serves students and local families, as well as bargain hunters of all kinds. This location provides employment for 35 people who are assisted regularly by 8 ARC Program beneficiaries and 2 volunteers.

Long standing in this location, it opened in 1988 with 16,650sqft. Remodeled most recently in 2002, it now features 2 fitting rooms. Located on the busy thoroughfare of 8 Mile Rd., just west of Mound Rd., this site serves the Detroit and Warren communities.

Convenient free parking is available in the adjoining parking lot with easy access to the on-site donation center which has attendants on duty daily. It provides employment to 20 people who are assisted regularly by 4 volunteers. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

Opened in October 2006 in a building formerly used as a manufacturing site by Detroit Ball Bearing, this 17,048sqft store is located on the edge of Downtown Detroit, in historic ‘Corktown’. This store replaced a previous nearby location just blocks away within the Southeast Michigan ARC/Detroit Campus building. The new site provides convenient free parking in the adjoining parking lot. Its carpeted interior features 2 spacious fitting rooms. This location provides employment to 21 people who are assisted daily by 1 ARC Program Beneficiary. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

In March of 2015, we reenergized this location by expanding the Men's Department, creating a Boutique area and moving our Bric, Linen & Kid's Departments.

Opened in 1982 at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Central in a highly populated urban neighborhood, the 8,500sqft building has for years provided convenient affordable shopping to residents of the southwest Detroit community. This store is easily accessible by bus or car. Free parking is available at the adjacent parking lot at the rear of the building. Donations are accepted on site. This location provides employment to 8 people who are assisted regularly by 1 volunteer. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

Beginning Saturday, October 1st 2011, this store will be offering all Clothing for just $1 each. Once the new pricing is in place this location will no longer be part of the 50% Off Sales. This location will continue to provide the same quality of Clothing, Housewares, Shoes and other items as you have come to expect. This location will no longer participate in the 50% Off Clothing Sales.

This 14,000sqft location opened in October of 1967. This location is owned by The Salvation Army and is supported by 29 employees along with Beneficiaries from the Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center - Women's Campus.

This 16,000sqft location opened in December of 1987. This location is leased and is supported by 23 employees along with Beneficiaries from the Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center - Women's Campus.

Opened in December of 1991 this 10,500sqft site has 2 fitting rooms and a parking lot conveniently located adjacent to the store. Situated on the main thoroughfare of Grand River Avenue near Telegraph, this location is easy for residents of the surrounding community which it serves to access, as well as for those who pass through the area daily on their commute. This site has ample parking, and a convenient donation center located at the rear of the building, with donation attendants on duty daily. This location provides employment to 13 people who are assisted daily by 2 ARC Program Beneficiaries, and regularly by 2 volunteers. Store proceeds and donations support The Salvation Army’s Southeast MI A.R.C.

This 32,000sqft location opened in January of 1997 and is connected to the Romulus Women's Campus. This location is owned by The Salvation Army and is supported by 23 employees and Beneficiaries from the Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center - Women's Campus.